Meet Our Management
Alison Cayley (Director - Vermont)
Hi my name is Alison, I am the director of Red Apple Vermont, I have been directing the centre for the last 12 years, and have been an educator in Early Childhood for 21 years. Educating children is something that I am extremely passionate about. I am also passionate about creating a community at Red Apple that is filled with the best care and enriching experiences for your child. Our friendly staff have been educating at the service for many years we are one big family, and know that leaving your child is something that is really hard to do so we will always make the transition as smooth for both you and your child.
Emma Di Falco (Director - Balwyn)
My name is Emma. I have been working in Childcare since 2005 and been working at Red Apple since 2009. I love working in Childcare and I am passionate about providing a safe, caring, fun environment for our educators, families and children. I am a mother myself and I know how important it is to feel confident in your child's care provider. When I am not at Red Apple I spend my time doing Crossfit, walking my two sausage dogs and spending time with my friends and family.
Therese Ghanem (Assistant Director and Cook - Vermont)
Therese is our 2IC and also our Centre cook. Therese has been with Red Apple since the service opened in 2008 and is very passionate about her job. Therese’s cooking is something our previous parents still talk about in the community because it is that good!!! Therese is efficient in her leadership role and will always endeavour to assist with any job with a smile and a song.
Lauren Weymouth (Assistant Director - Balwyn)
Lauren is the Assistant Director of Red Apple Balwyn. With a passion for fostering safe, nurturing, and enriching environments for children to grow and learn, she brings 11 years of experience in early childhood education and management. Lauren has spent many years working with on the floor with the children before stepping into management within the service. Her commitment lies in creating a supportive community where every child feels valued, every parent feels confident, and every staff member feels empowered.
Nidhi Bakshi (Educational Leader - Balwyn)
Nidhi Bakshi, our Educational Leader, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. Being in the sector for nearly 20 years, she ensures that every child receives the highest quality of care and education. She is an Early Childhood teacher who moved out of the classroom teaching years ago and stepped into a mentoring role. Her passion for early childhood education continues to burn bright with a deep understanding of child development and educational pedagogy. She plays a pivotal role in shaping our service's curriculum and programs.
Stacey Cocking (Educational Leader - Vermont)
Stacey is our Educational Leader, Stacey worked for us many years ago as a room educator, after a family move Stacey was lucky enough to experience other Centres and has bought back some amazing knowledge and new ideas with her. Stacey role is to oversee the education that we provide at Red Apple and help guide the educators into making sure we are providing our best practice with everything we do.
